Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target $154.93 +0.35 (+0.22%) Closing price 04/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$154.92 -0.01 (-0.01%) As of 04/1/2025 07:08 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Atmos Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 11 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold4Buy7 Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Atmos Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ATO. Consensus Price Target $149.15-3.73% Downside According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Atmos Energy, the average price target is $149.15. The highest price target for ATO is $165.00, while the lowest price target for ATO is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.73% from the current price of $154.93. Get the Latest News and Ratings for ATO and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Atmos Energy and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up ATO Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)Hold4 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$149.15$148.75$148.75$124.40Forecasted Upside-3.73% Downside-3.19% Downside7.56% Upside5.63% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy Remove Ads ATO Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History ATO Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Atmos Energy Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeAtmos EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.73 2.55 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside-3.73% Downside23.21% Upside19.03% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingVery Positive NewsSee Recent ATO NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/31/2025Wolfe Research3 of 5 starsSteve FleishmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoveragePeer Perform3/20/2025Morgan Stanley3 of 5 starsStephen ByrdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$142.00 ➝ $147.00-2.55%3/17/2025LADENBURG THALM/SH SH4 of 5 starsS. D'ambrisiSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy12/20/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$150.00+8.72%12/13/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy$156.00+11.27%11/27/2024MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$148.00 ➝ $165.00+8.30%10/16/2024Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $156.00+8.86%10/7/2024BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$129.00 ➝ $144.00+4.70%10/2/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageHold$155.00+11.53%8/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$134.00 ➝ $144.00+11.92% Get the Latest News and Ratings for ATO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Atmos Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 4/12/2024UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral$124.00+8.41%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 03:38 AM ET. Should I Buy Atmos Energy Stock? ATO Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Atmos Energy Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Atmos Energy Co.: Atmos Energy Co. has recently been upgraded to a "buy" rating by Argus, indicating positive sentiment from analysts and a potential for stock price appreciation. The current stock price is $150.10, which is close to its 52-week high of $154.55, suggesting strong market performance and investor confidence. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.23, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong financial health and operational efficiency. Atmos Energy Co. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.32%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment. The company maintains a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging, which can be a sign of financial stability. Atmos Energy Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons: One analyst has issued a "sell" rating on the stock, which may indicate concerns about future performance or market conditions. Despite a strong EPS report, the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.38 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors. The recent downgrade from StockNews.com to a "sell" rating raises questions about the company's short-term outlook and could lead to increased volatility in the stock price. Atmos Energy Co. has a relatively high P/E/G ratio of 2.94, which indicates that the stock may be expensive relative to its growth rate, potentially limiting upside for growth investors. The company operates in a regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties regarding pricing and profitability due to changes in regulations or market conditions. ATO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Atmos Energy's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Atmos Energy is $149.15, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $124.00. Should I buy or sell Atmos Energy stock right now? 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares. Does Atmos Energy's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Atmos Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -3.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Atmos Energy been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Atmos Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Atmos Energy? Atmos Energy has been rated by research analysts at LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Morgan Stanley, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Atmos Energy more than its competitors? Analysts like Atmos Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Atmos Energy is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how ATO compares to other companies. 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